A new 40k Drop pod is on the way, but we have concerns about how it will even fit on the board, and we review the Death Guard leak rumors.
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New Warhammer 40k Drop Pod & Death Guard Rules Leaks
Show Summary:
This week brought some interesting news, including rumors about the Death Guard and significant changes to the drop pod. Here are the key takeaways:
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[07:42] Board Game & Hobby Industry News
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They mention a Helldivers board game on Kickstarter and note that Army Painter lowered its free shipping threshold. Concerns are raised about the U.S. game manufacturing infrastructure being insufficient to meet hobby needs.
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[14:17] Support Local Game Stores
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Emphasis on spending hobby money at friendly local gaming stores to support the industry amidst rising costs and limited product access.
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[19:34] Death Guard Codex Changes & Rumors
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Discussion of upcoming Death Guard changes — including new models, improved Blightlord Terminators (T7, 2D melee), and the rumored removal of Mortarion’s modifier aura.
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[25:01] Death Guard Lore Critique
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Some hosts dislike the Death Guard lore, calling it the “least badass” of Chaos factions, suggesting Nurgle could be more creatively written (e.g., causing psychological afflictions like eating disorders).
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[28:19] Drop Pod Model Design Issues
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Original Drop Pod model is notorious for being hard to build and paint, with large surface area and annoying doors. Players often replaced them with DIY models (like spray-painted solo cups).
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[33:55] Drop Pod Rules: Concerns About Gameplay Impact
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Questions arise around how the new Drop Pod rules will function with fixed terrain layouts. Rumors suggest rules might allow for terrain displacement or pre-placement similar to infiltrators.
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[39:53] Old Rules Flashbacks
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Nostalgia for older editions where Drop Pods came down turn one, reshaping the game. Concerns about balance if that mechanic returns.
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[50:24] Disembarkation & Transport Rules Complexity
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Discussion about potential complications for how units disembark from the new Drop Pod and how it will interact with fortification and transport rules.
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[58:35] Model Scale & Final Thoughts
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The new model may be slightly upscaled, but it’s uncertain how different it really is. Skepticism that it’ll be just another cool-looking fortification with weak rules, like the Hammerfall Bunker.
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- Death Guard Rumors
- New Drop Pod Reveal
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